The Cycle of Criticism

The results of Negative feedback toward the referee!

• Referee makes a call, right or wrong.
• The cycle of criticism begins when the coach gives a negative response to a right or wrong call made by the referee.
• The coach’s example gives the parent the implied permission to react negatively towards the referee.
• The parent’s example causes the child to assume that it is acceptable to react in the same way. 
• The results can be a player’s negative attitude towards authority and negative environment.

The results of Positive feedback towards the referee!

• Referee makes a call right or wrong.
• The cycle of criticism ends when the coach gives a Positive response to a right or wrong call made by the referee.
• The coach’s example causes the parents to react Positively towards the referees.
• The parent’s example encourages the child to give a positive response.
• The results are a positive attitude towards authority and a positive environment.

Practicing being positive makes the game a better experience for everyone involved.